FCA US DODGE JOURNEY 2020, Owner'S Manual

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78 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
HOOD
Opening
Two latches must be released to open the hood.
1. Pull the hood release lever located under
the left side of the instrument panel.
Hood Release
2. Outside of the vehicle, locate the safety
latch lever near the center of the grille
between the grille and hood opening. Push
the safety latch lever to the left and raise
the hood.
Underhood Safety Latch
3. Use the hood prop rod to secure the hood in
the open position. Place the upper end of
the prop rod in the hole on the underside of
the hood.
Hood Prop Rod
Closing
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before
driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully
latched, it could open when the vehicle is in
motion and block your vision. Failure to follow
this warning could result in serious injury or
death.
CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage:

Before closing hood, make sure the hood
prop rod is fully seated into its storage
retaining clips.

Do not slam the hood to close it. Use a firm
downward push at the center front edge of
the hood to ensure that both latches
engage. Never drive your vehicle unless the
hood is fully closed, with both latches
engaged.
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